[AT] Tractor hauler question.

[Steve W.]

Ralph Goff wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Francis Robinson" <robinson46176 at hotmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Tractor hauler question.
> 
> 
>> What inspection stations?   :-)
>>
>> We use to have a safety inspection but they finally decided it was 
>> accomplishing almost nothing and was not reducing accidents since they 
>> didn't inspect drivers brains...
> 
> I was going to ask the same thing Farmer. My 97 Blazer has never had any 
> kind of inspection since I bought it in 02. The check engine light has been 
> on intermittently for the past couple of years. I've had it code read and re 
> set a couple of times but it eventually comes back on. The problem seems to 
> be some sort of vent or air breather down by the fuel filler. Expensive and 
> difficult to replace. Plus, the vehicle seems to work just fine as is so I 
> have just been ignoring the constant light on the dash.
> No such problems on my 81 GMC. I suppose by today's standards the truck is a 
> serious contributor to smog and air pollution. But I like my old truck, 
> almost as much as my old tractors. ":-)
> 
> Ralph in Sask. 
> 

I'll bet the problem on the 97 is the common GM problem. The vent 
solenoid gets dirty and doesn't seal every time. My 97 S Blazer does the 
same thing. The part is about 15 bucks and to replace mine you just drop 
the spare, release the valve, disconnect the wiring and the hose from 
the valve, reverse the procedure to replace it. Takes about 20 minutes. 
The problem is other than the EVAP test it serves no other purpose. I 
just don't bother. It fit's into the same category as the cobbler who's 
kids have bare feet or the painter who's house needed paint 20 years 
ago... Someday......

-- 
Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York